Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic By: FOXNews.com November 09, 2023 at 16:57 PM EST Puerto Rican health officials declared an influenza epidemic on Thursday after nearly 26,000 cases were reported, 42 of which ended in patients' deaths. Puerto Rico health officials on Thursday declared an influenza epidemic in the U.S. territory.At least 25,900 cases have been reported since July, with 42 deaths and more than 900 hospitalizations on the island of 3.2 million people, Health Secretary Carlos Mellado said.PUERTO RICAN MAN SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DECADES OF DOGFIGHTINGEpidemiologist Melissa Marzán noted that officials have seen nearly six times more cases so far this year compared with the same period last year.Those who are 0 to 19 years old have been most affected, with more than 13,600 cases reported in that population, Mellado said.Health officials said there were plenty of vaccines, tests and treatments available on the island.A record 53,708 influenza cases were reported in 2015 in Puerto Rico. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic By: FOXNews.com November 09, 2023 at 16:57 PM EST Puerto Rican health officials declared an influenza epidemic on Thursday after nearly 26,000 cases were reported, 42 of which ended in patients' deaths. Puerto Rico health officials on Thursday declared an influenza epidemic in the U.S. territory.At least 25,900 cases have been reported since July, with 42 deaths and more than 900 hospitalizations on the island of 3.2 million people, Health Secretary Carlos Mellado said.PUERTO RICAN MAN SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DECADES OF DOGFIGHTINGEpidemiologist Melissa Marzán noted that officials have seen nearly six times more cases so far this year compared with the same period last year.Those who are 0 to 19 years old have been most affected, with more than 13,600 cases reported in that population, Mellado said.Health officials said there were plenty of vaccines, tests and treatments available on the island.A record 53,708 influenza cases were reported in 2015 in Puerto Rico. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd